Richard Michelli

As Founder/Executive Director and contributing writer and editor for Italia Living, LLC., Richards love of the Italian lifestyle, Italy and all things Italian inspired him to create ItaliaLiving.com in 2007, by finding a market niche focusing primarily on luxury Italian topics.

Due to the growth success of Italia Living on social media, Richard also helps other businesses and brands expand their own media marketing visibility with digital, social and mobile.

To keep himself in the networking loop and on top of industry trends and happenings, Richard is a member of the NIAF and OSIA, among other Italian and luxury related organizations.

In addition, Richard is involved in work doing business development consulting for IT contractors with the Department of Defense and other federal markets through Michelli Associates, Inc.

Richard has been active in volunteer activities as well. He served on the Board of Directors for First Atlantic Federal Credit Union. He has also been involved at Monmouth University – where he served 8 years on the Blue/White Club Leadership Council supporting athletics, including terms as the councils VP and President.

He is also a Trustee for the Michelli Family Foundation which supports advancements in Education, Healthcare and Philanthropy Awareness.

As a strong supporter of Law Enforcement, Richard is also a member of the 200 Club of Monmouth County and the Italian American Police Society of NJ.

Richard resides in the United States on the beautiful Jersey Shore.